Are These Chicago Restaurants Worth The Hype?

A curated edition, tracked and kept current by The Chicago Food Club.

Source — The Infatuation15 Rooms

1. Naia

   Mediterranean · River North

   $$

2. Bad Butter

   French · Bucktown

3. Bar Bambi

   Bar · West Town

   $$

4. Chomp Pizza

   Pizza · Pilsen

   $

5. Crying Tiger

   Southeast Asian · River North

   $$

6. Del Sur Bakery

   Bakery/Cafe · Lincoln Square

   $

7. Gus' Sip & Dip

   Bar · River North

   $$

8. Akahoshi Ramen

   Japanese · Logan Square

   $$

9. Kasama

   ★2 Stars

   Filipino · Ukrainian Village

   $$

10. Monteverde

    ★Recommended

    Italian · West Loop

    $$$

11. Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

    ★Recommended

    Italian · West Loop

    $$

12. Alinea

    ★2 Stars

    Progressive American · Lincoln Park

    $$$$

13. Bavette’s

    American · River North

    $$$

14. Rose Mary

    ★Recommended

    Italian, Croatian · West Loop

    $$$

15. Au Cheval

    American · Fulton Market District

    $$

The Chicago Restaurant Guide